Medical, Healthcare & Wellness

    March 2018
    Unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays in Smallest Footprint Available Protect I/O and Power Ports from ESD
    CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified, unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect I/O and power ports against electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP1053 and SP1054 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate avalanche breakdown diodes fabricated using proprietary silicon
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    03/29/2018
    Tantalum Capacitors Intended for Non-Critical Medical Devices
    FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new T4Z Medical Series HRC4000 medical-grade tantalum capacitors. Designed to replace commercial capacitors in the filtering, hold-up, and charging circuits of non-critical medical devices that require high-reliability and strict change control, including: im
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    03/22/2018
    Maxim's Himalaya uSLIC Solution, the Industry's Smallest Power Modules, Revolutionizes Design for Highly Space-Constrained Applications
    Designers working on space-constrained applications can now dramatically reduce solution size and increase efficiency with the family of micro system-level IC ("uSLIC") modules from Maxim Integrated Products. The MAXM17532 and MAXM15462 ultra-small (2.6mm x 3.0mm x 1.5mm), integrated DC-DC power modules
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    03/21/2018
    Murata launches ultra-efficient 1/16th brick DC/DC converters for industrial and railway applications
    Murata launches its latest in a series of encapsulated DC-DC converters designed specifically for industrial, industrial mobility and railway applications. The 50 watt IRS-Q48 series from Murata Power Solutions provides market-leading efficiency using the latest technology for fixed frequency switching power s
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    03/21/2018
    MIPAQ Pro, the intelligent device for smart grids
    Infineon Technologies has optimized its high power intelligent power module (IPM) MIPAQ Pro for the fields of energy storage and smart grid. Customers now profit from complete monitoring and easy scalability of the IPM. Additional features comprise of higher power density, true real time junction temperature det
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    03/21/2018
    New 200-watt development system: Combining wireless power and data transmission
    Under the name 760308EMP-WPT-200W, Würth Elektronik eiSos and Infineon Technologies are offering a 200-watt development system for wireless power transfer. What makes the development kit special is that the link between the transmitter and receiver coils can be used to transfer not only power but also data.
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    03/21/2018
    Würth Elektronik eiSos joins STMicroelectronics Partner Program to one common goal: success for their customer!
    Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, has joined the partner program of STMicroelectronics. The goal of the initiative set up by ST, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is to speed customer development e
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    03/21/2018
    Toshiba releases N-channel MOSFET driver ICs
    Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced the launch of two new N-channel MOSFET drivers suitable for rapid-charging and other high current applications. The new TCK401G (active-high) and TCK402G (active-low) charge pump driver ICs are suitable for high current mobile charging applications when used in conjun
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    03/21/2018
    Murata releases new 1W regulated SMT DC-DC converter
    Murata has expanded its product range of embedded-core technology DC-DC converters with the NXF1 series, a cost effective, fully regulated, high isolation converter with 3.3 V or 5 V outputs from Murata Power Solutions. Inputs available are nominal 3.3 V and 5 V in an industry-standard surface-mount package wi
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    03/21/2018
    GCT Semiconductor Licenses CEVA Bluetooth Low Energy IP for its LTE IoT SoC
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., – CEVA, Inc. announced that GCT Semiconductor, Inc., (GCT) a leading designer and supplier of advanced 4G mobile semiconductor solutions, has licensed and deployed CEVA’s RivieraWaves Bluetooth low energy (BLE) IP in its new GDM7243i LTE SoC solution for the In
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    03/09/2018
    1200V SiC MOSFETs Feature Ultra-Low On-Resistances
    CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. added two 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) n‑channel, enhancement-mode MOSFETs to their expanding first-generation portfolio of power semiconductor devices. These new SiC MOSFETs are the latest products of a strategic partnership that Littelfuse formed with Monolith in 2015 to develop
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    03/09/2018
    Miniaturized Gate Drive Transformers in Planar Package Save Space Over Traditional Winding Technology
    MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.  introduced a new series of miniaturized gate drive transformers designed to save space in high-power military and aerospace, industrial, and medical applications. Featuring a compact 20.57 mm by 18.42 mm planar package with a low 11.43 mm profile, Vishay Custom Ma
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    03/08/2018
    Dual 15A or Single 30A μModule Regulator with Stacked Inductor Package is 96% Peak Efficient
    NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4662, a dual 15A or single 30A step-down µModule regulator in a BGA package with an exposed stacked inductor for improved thermal dissipation properties. The remaining components, the MOSFETs, DC/DC controller and supporting components, are overmolded and
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    03/08/2018
    New PS/2 ATX flagship presented: High-end Industrial PC Power Supply with 80PLUS® Platinum for latest mainboard generations
    The Industrial PC Power Supply BEA-550K is the new flagship of worldwide used BEA power supply series from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany. The highly efficient and very robust 500 Watt IPC power supply impresses with uncompromising quality and longevity. The BEA-550K is ideally suited for use in harsh i
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    03/07/2018
    Power Integrations announced the release of its InnoSwitch3-Pro family of configurable off-line CV/CC and CP flyback switcher ICs. Capable of delivering up to 65 W and achieving up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, the new devices permit precise, dynamically adjustable, control of voltage (10 mV
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    03/07/2018
    Toshiba Launches High Peak Pulse Current TVS Diodes for Power Line Protection
    Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of TVS diodes that protect USB power lines and power supply connectors used in mobile devices. Toshiba’s DF2SxxP2 series protects the power lines of smartphones and tablets by suppressing malfunctions and damage from ESD, noise from induced lightning that enters
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    03/07/2018
    KEMET Introduces KONNEKT Technology Enabling Higher Power Densities in Smaller Form Factors
    KEMET announced new patented KONNEKT technology enabling high power density by combining multiple components into a single surface mountable package. This technology is designed for use by power electronics engineers where high-power density in a small form factor is critical. Developed in partnership with p
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    03/07/2018
    NextPower 100V power MOSFETs from Nexperia feature low Qrr, and high 175°C rating
    Nexperia announced its NextPower 100 V family of power MOSFETs which delivers low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) and includes parts that are qualified to 175°C in the LFPAK56 (PowerSO8) package. NextPower 100 V MOSFETs are Nexperia’s latest generation parts recommended for high efficiency switching and high
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    Date:
    03/07/2018
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